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End the detention of women who seek asylum

Submitted on Friday 4th April 2014

Published on Wednesday 9th April 2014

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 30th March 2015

Signatures: 7

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British ~ Crime ~ Home Secretary ~ Theresa May

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End the detention of women who seek asylum

Additional Information

To:
Theresa May, British Home Secretary
Every year, hundreds of women who come to this country to seek safety from persecution are being detained in Yarl’s Wood detention centre in Bedfordshire.
Research by Women for Refugee Women shows that the majority of these women say they have experienced rape, sexual violence and torture in their home countries.
The impact of detention on women is devastating. Many become depressed and suicidal. These women have not committed any crime, and yet they are being locked up indefinitely.
We are asking you to ensure the government stops detaining women who have come to this country to seek asylum. Women’s asylum cases can be considered while they live in the community.
It’s possible to create an asylum process which treats women who have survived rape and torture with dignity and humanity. They deserve a fair hearing and a chance to rebuild their lives.


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